Joshua Elam
Smithville,MS
Summary
Skilled production professional with versatility to use different brands of equipment under varying conditions. Well-versed in supporting pre- and post-production needs. Looking for a challenging role in a fast-paced environment.
Skilled camera operator equipped with technical abilities, creative eye for detail and industry experience. Enhances projects by taking clean video with minimal reshoot and consistently matching directors' vision. Manages time well to stay on-schedule with both studio and remote shoots.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Assistant Camera/Business Owner/Operator
Elam Creative LLC
Smithville, MS
06.2022 - Current
- Loaded and unloaded camera equipment from trucks, vans, and cars.
- Set up cameras on cranes, tripods, dollies, jibs and sliders.
- Maintained continuity of shots between takes by marking positions with tape or other methods.
- Performed basic maintenance on camera equipment to ensure its optimal operation.
- Checked all lenses for proper focus and exposure before shooting began.
- Assisted in setting up lights for a variety of scenes.
- Communicated with crew members regarding any changes in camera setups or angles.
- Adjusted settings on cameras such as ISO speed, shutter speed, white balance., based on the scene being filmed.
- Tested, maintained and cleaned camera and lighting equipment to ensure proper working order for shooting.
- Handled camera setups, angles and movement following cues.
- Operated cameras to record scenes for television broadcasts, advertising or motion pictures.
Lead Armored Service Technician
Loomis Armored US
Tupelo, MS
11.2017 - 09.2024
- Drove armored truck along established routes to transport valuables & cash orders to destination.
- Picked up and delivered over 25 orders daily.
- Loaded and balanced ATM machines along route.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
Back Springer
Max Home LLC
Fulton, MS
06.2006 - 11.2017
- Assembled furniture according to instructions, using hand tools such as screwdrivers, hammers, wrenches, and pliers.
- Securely fasten components together with screws, nails, bolts, dowels, glue, and staples.
- Load and unload heavy furniture from trucks or containers onto dollies or carts.
Education
GED -
Smithville High School, Smithville, MS
Smithville, MS08.2006
Skills
- Task Prioritization
- Setting up Equipment
- Editing Skills
- Shoot Preparation
- Event Shoots
- Location Scouting
- Video Storytelling
Timeline
1st Assistant Camera/Business Owner/Operator
Elam Creative LLC
06.2022 - Current
Lead Armored Service Technician
Loomis Armored US
11.2017 - 09.2024
Back Springer
Max Home LLC
06.2006 - 11.2017
GED -
Smithville High School, Smithville, MS
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